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.r� . . , _ • . Lot 2-, Block 2, Sugar Woods April 19, 1990 Page 4 of 5 Such loop driveways through the front street protected area are limited to a 12 ' width. Such lots would also not be permitted interior turnaround cul-de-sac areas that may encroach portions of the front street setback area. Driveway approaches must be 10 ' from side lot lines at intersection of private road. B. Criteria for the encroachment of other non-structure improvements within front street setback area. Regarding turnaround/interior cul-de-sac backout aprons located within front street setback area. Encroachment allowed under the fol lowing site conditions: 1. House placed at the 50' setback line because of unique site conditions (trees - elevations) . a) backout aprons from garage areas shall be limited to a depth of 20' ; b) allow portions of turnarounds within front setback area (includes either portions of a turnaround driveway or turnaround backout apron - to be based on impact of trees), staff to make final determination. Please review staff sketches, Exhibit I, that graphically depict staff's discussion. In conclusion and in consideration of the various site conditions that may exist in the Sugar Woods plat, staff would encourage the developer and contractors who develop within Sugar Woods to use shared drives where possible, employ backout turnarounds/interior cul-de-sacs within building pad where there is minimal impact on trees within front street setback area, and at last resort, seek the use of loop driveways. We would encourage the developers and contractors to contact the Public Works Director in the early stages of application for a building permit. Conncil Action - Direct staff to draft a resolution amending resolution #2652 that granted conditional use permit approval of a PRD providing criteria for permitted improvements encroaching front street setback area.